Based on a survey of 13 micro and small enterprises in both the formal and informal sectors in three urban areas of Kenya. Describes the key characteristics of these enterprises, investigates conditions of employment and labour practices and examines the role of the Bakery, Confectionery,...

Analyses unemployment growth due to economic transition. Evaluates the effectiveness of labour market policies and programmes and their impact from 1994 to 1995. Suggests alternative strategies and programmes for promoting productive employment and reducing unemployment by half by the year 2000..

Comprises case studies of Benetton, Gruppo Tessile Miroglio and Gruppo Finanziario Tessile (GFT).

ILO pub. Working paper, evaluation of three case studies of decision making regarding enterprise restructuring in multinational enterprises originating in Canada, the USA and Western Europe - examines the role of management attitude, business organization, capital resources and size of...

ILO pub. Working paper, evaluation of three case studies of decision making regarding enterprise restructuring in multinational enterprises originating in Canada, the USA and Western Europe - examines the role of management attitude, business organization, capital resources and size of...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper proposing an economic analysis of technology capability in developing countries - attempts to quantify knowhow in terms of its potential for economic development; considers choice of technology, the informal sector, newly industrializing countries, the...

ILO pub-WEP pub. Working paper on the impact of rural area electrification on economic and social development in Algeria - based on a sample survey, examines power supply, household power consumption, household income, consumer expenditure, and perception of social implications and economic...